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1
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Descibe the difference between critical thinking and problem solving.

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Critical thinking is closely anylising and questioning information, and using your own knowledge to come to a rationalised conclusion.
Problem solving is looking at a problem and then determining a solution.

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2
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Osteoarthritis

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Breakdown of cartilage between joints

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3
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Gout

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Crystilisation of excess uric acid in the blood

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Osteoporosis

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Breakdown of bone density, due to decrease in calcium.

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Fracture

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Break of a bone

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Sprain

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Stretch or tear of a ligament

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What are the s/s of Compartment syndrome?

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Severe pain when the muscle is moved

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Requirements of Neurovascular obs

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Skin Temp, Skin colour, Movement, Moisture, sensation, pulse

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Requirements of Neurological obs

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GCS, pupils, muscle strength

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10
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What are the 3 layers of the skin, and their function?

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Epidermis: protection, 1st line of defense, temp regulation
Dermis: vascular, lymphatics and proteins
Subcutaneous: temperature regulation, fat storage

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Superficial Burn

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Epidermis
Erythema, ?Blister, normal texture, very painful and hypersensitive to touch

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Paritial Thickness Burn

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Epidermis & Dermis
Erythema, blistering, peeling, swelling with clear or yellow fluid leaking, very painful

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Full thickness burn

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Epidermis, Dermis & Subcutaneous
No pain, sweeling, skin looks waxy leathery and dry, skin discolouration

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Nursing care for a patient with full thickness burn

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Analgesia, antibiotics, monitor for s/s of infection, IV fluids, vitals, OT & Physio referals

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Lymphoedema

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swelling (fluid) in the lymph nodes

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16
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Aneurism

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Blood clot in the brain

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17
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Leukemia

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Blood Cancer

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18
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Electrocardiogram

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Monitor electrical activity of the heart

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19
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Hypertension

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High blood pressure

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20
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Pulmonary Embolism

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Blood clot that has travelled to the lungs

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21
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Anaemia

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Low hemoglobin (red blood cell) count

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22
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Phlebitis

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inflammation of the vein

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23
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Myocardial Infarction

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Heart Attack

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24
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Inflammation of mucosal membrane of tracheobronchial tree

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Bronchitis

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25
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Partial collapse of the lung caused to fluid, air or obstruction

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Atelectasis

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26
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Presense of air or gas in the pleural space

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Pneumothorax

27
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Inflammation of the mucosal membrane lining the larynx

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laryngitis

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Inflammation of the pleura

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Pleurisy

29
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Inflammation of one or more of the paranasal sinuses

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Sinusitis

30
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Common S/S of respiratory disorders

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cough, SOB, decreased O2, cyanosis, shallow breathing, increased RR, cough, wheeze, use of accessory muscles

31
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Nursing care for asthma attack

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Sit the patient in semi fowlers, Respiratory assessment, bronchodialators, Vitals (RR, HR, BP, Temp, O2), administer O2 if less than 95%, chest x-ray post attack, ABG or VBG

32
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Nursing care for Bowel obstruction

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encourage patient movement, bowel assessment, administer laxiatives, encourage fluids, NBM, NGT, bowel chart, FBC, Pico Prep, bladder scans, possible resection surgery (stoma)

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Nursing Care for Hypoglycemia

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Ketones, give patient short acting sugar (carbotest),15min BGL until more than 4mmol/L, long sustaining sugar - carb (sandwich), if unconcious - MET call and prepare dextrose infusion

34
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Nursing care for CVA (stroke)

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MET call, DRSABCD, Obs & Neuro & Vascular, NBM until seen by speech, make sure patient is in a safe position, post stroke pathway for 3 days post stroke, physio, bladder scans 6hr, BGL 6hr, ECG

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Nursing care for Burns

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Wound assessment, analgesia, wet dressing depending on the type, IV fluid, monitor for infection

36
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Risk for infection for a patient with a wound

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Skin broke = high risk for pathogens, direct portal for pathogens to enter the body

37
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Risk factors of vascular disease

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Smoking, Co-morbidities, life-style factors, fatty diet

38
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NGT, What is required prior to use

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Abdo/Chest X-ray, Aspirate NGT & pH test, pt sitting upright, 10-20ml flush pre & post, document all in FBC & progress notes

39
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NGT, what is required to prevent aspiration pnuemonia

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Sitting the patient at a 90 degree angle for administering fluids to NGT, and 30 minutes post administration

40
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Clinical Manifestations of an Ear disorder

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Vertigo - dizziness and decreased balance, pain, fluid or discharge from ear

41
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Prednisolone

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Corticosteriod
Decrease swelling and dialates airways

42
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Naproxen

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NSAID
Reduce pain, fever & inflammation

43
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Nystatin

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Antifungal
Treat Oral Thrush

44
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Promethazine

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Antihistamine
Relieve allergy symptoms, decrease immune response

45
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Warfarin

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Anticoagulant
Prevent blood clots

46
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Anginine

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Anti-angina
Treat Angina symtoms, and prevent MI

47
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Salbutamol

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Bronchodialator
Dialate and relax the airways to the lungs, making it easier to breath

48
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Ondansetron

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Anti-emetic
Decrease Nausea

49
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Pantoprazole

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Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces

50
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Atropine

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Anti-cholonergic
Treat nerve agents & pesticide poisoning

51
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Baclofen

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Neuromuscular relaxant
Nerve block (Pain management)

52
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Oxycodone

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Analgesia
Pain management

53
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Furosemide

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Diuretic
Increase secretion of water, salts and toxins from the body

54
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Acyclovir

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Antiviral
Treat Herpes Simplex, Chicken pox, and shingles

55
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Lorazepam

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Anxiolytic
Reduce Anxiety, calming

56
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Metformin

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Anti-hypoglycemic
Treat high blood sugar

57
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Phenytoin

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Anticonvulsant
Treat Epilepsy and seizures

58
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Dexamethasone

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Corticosteriod
Relieve inflammation and certain forms of arthitis

59
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Thyroxine

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Hormone
Treat Hypothyroidism

60
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Sulfadiazine

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Anti-rheumatic
Decrease pain and swelling of arthritis and prevent joint damage

61
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Clotrimazole

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Antifungal
Used to treat skin infections such as athelets foot, jock itch or ring worm

62
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What are the 6 goals of musculoskeletal rehabilitation?

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Stabilisation, rehabilitation, promote rest, pain management, passive movement, skin integrity & maintaining or increasing nutrition status

63
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Clinical manifestations of a cardiac disorder

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Dyspnoea, Chest Pain, Palputations, Cough, Fatigue, Cyanosis, Syncope, Oedema & pulse abnormalities

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